The Bible claims to be inspired by God (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16). Is this claim true? Can we know for sure? It is important that we can answer these questions with certainty, for it is God’s plan to save man through His written word (cf. Romans 1:16). Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Inspiration and Providence (Part 1 of 8) – Claim and Evidence of InspirationJeremiah Cox
The Hebrew writer quoted Psalm 40:6-8 to demonstrate God’s will for Jesus to come to earth in a physical body to die for the atonement of all sins (cf. Hebrews 10:5-10). His sacrifice is all-sufficient. Psalm 40 also holds a message for us to apply to ourselves as paralleled with Jesus. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
Continue reading Sermon: A Body You Have Prepared for Me
The gospel reveals the centrality of Christ in all things. In fact, the gospel is the eternal plan of God to return everything to its proper order in Christ (cf. Ephesians 1:9-10; 3:10-11). The world is more Christ-centered than it might think, and for this unawareness it is not nearly as Christ-centered as it should …
Continue reading The Preeminent ChristThe Hebrew epistle is addressed to Christians experiencing difficult times of adversity. They were being persecuted for their faith. They allowed this to shrink their faith. They had “forgotten the exhortation which speaks to [them] as to sons: ‘My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by …
Continue reading Sermon: The Chastening of the LordWhat does the Bible say about alcohol? Is there a defense for even the moderate consumption of alcohol? The Bible is clear on this subject, and we must listen to God’s warnings. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…” The sermon in the video above …
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (Part 4)After the death of Stephen, a great persecution arose against the church. This scattered the brethren, who then went about preaching the gospel. In Acts 8, the gospel reached Samaria. There are several lessons to learn from the account. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: The Gospel in SamariaWhat does the Bible say about alcohol? Is there a defense for even the moderate consumption of alcohol? The Bible is clear on this subject, and we must listen to God’s warnings. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (Parts 2&3)What does the Bible say about alcohol? Is there a defense for even the moderate consumption of alcohol? The Bible is clear on this subject, and we must listen to God’s warnings. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Alcohol, Social Drinking, and the Christian (Part 1)When a man came to Jesus with a request showing his preoccupation with earthly matters, Jesus spoke a parable to impress him that life is not about these things. Life is about being rich toward God (cf. Luke 12:13-21) Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Rich Toward GodThe Bible stresses the importance of a heart fully surrendered and devoted to God. Everything God requires us to be necessitates a changed heart. Is our heart what it should be? Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Is thy heart right with God?